What lasts longer Blu Ray or DVD?

The longevity of recordable CDs, DVDs and Blu-rays can be maximized by adhering to the following guidelines….The relative stability of optical disc formats.

Optical disc formats	Average longevity
DVD and BD (read-only, such as a DVD or Blu-ray movie)	10 to 20 years

Is Blu Ray reliable?

Sound and picture quality is excellent, making them ideal for storing HD films. Using a Blu-ray for backup means that up to 50 GB of data is stored on disk, which may then break….9. Blu-ray.

Property	Notes
Data access	Direct access
Cost of storage	Blu-ray cost more per byte of storage than hard disks or magnetic tapes.

Are blu-rays more durable than DVDs?

Blu-ray discs are more resistant to damage caused by scratches and fingerprints than DVDs due to a TDK hard coat applied to the surface of the disc, according to proponents of the storage format.

Do Blu Rays scratch easily?

Yes, blu-ray are more scratch resistant than DVD or CD by specification. As you can see, Blu-ray focus the laser on the data layer which is just 0.1mm away from the surfaces (unlike 0.6 or 1.1 in older formats). So even small scratch can damage several layers, that’s why scratch resistant is necessary feature.

Do fingerprints affect Blu Ray?

Fingerprints are never fatal. They might cause the laser to not read the disc, but you can fix it with a good cleaning. Only scratches can permanently damage a disc. And no, fingerprints on top can’t cause any problem (though you should hold discs by the edges anyway).

Are fingerprints bad for DVDs?

Generally, normal fingerprints won’t permanently damage a DVD (unless you have chemicals or mild acid or glue on your fingers), though typically oily fingerprints on the data (shiny) side of the disc can optically obscure enough information to make the disc difficult to read in some areas.

Do fingerprints affect DVDs?

Dvds and cds are played back by shining a laser on the aluminum layer above the clear layer of plastic on the bottom. A fingerprint can reflect or distort the laser, which means that the aluminum layer can’t be read.

How do I erase a Blu Ray disc?

Use a soft, dry cloth to carefully wipe the disc from the center outward as follows. WARNING: There is a risk of data loss. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available disc or lens cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for vinyl record LPs.

What’s the best way to clean DVDs?

A mild solvent, like rubbing alcohol or window cleaner.

Use an air puffer to blow dust off the DVDs.
Use a soft, dry cotton cloth.
Dampen the cloth rather than pouring solution directly onto the DVDs.
Wipe DVDs in a straight line from the center outward.

Will a scratched Blu-Ray play?

Blemishes, yes, but no scratches. Since Blu-ray is an optical medium, it probably depends on more than just how deep it is, since a laser is used to read the data. On a Blu-Ray the data is more closer to the surface of the disc, do it doesn’t take a deep scratch at all to ruin it.

Why does my Blu-Ray player keep freezing?

When playing a disc in the Blu-ray Disc® player, there may be a problem with the disc or the unit may need an update. Remove the disc from the Blu-ray Disc player. Examine the disc for fingerprints, smudges, or scratches.